Igloo Automatic Ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- 26 pounds
- 120 watts
- Stainless Steel
- More reviewed than 84%
Fast and convenient for daily supplemental ice, but check in on it regularly since the basket-full sensor and long-term reliability get mixed marks from owners.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
3.9★ across 1,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 114 ice makers we track - how the scorecard works · full ice makers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 12, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A portable countertop ice maker that produces up to 26 lbs of bullet-shaped ice in 24 hours, cycling 9 small or large cubes in about 7 minutes from a 1.5 quart water tank, with a self-cleaning function and LED control panel.
This unit makes ice fast but does not store it at freezer temperature, so cubes need to move to a freezer or cooler if you want them to last more than a few hours. Reviewers who treat it as a steady supplement, refilling water and emptying the basket regularly, report reliable daily use for one or two people. A smaller number describe units that stopped freezing water within a few months, so long-term reliability looks inconsistent.
- Up to 26 lbs of ice per 24 hours
- 9 cubes per cycle in about 7 minutes
- Small or large bullet cube sizes
- Self-cleaning LED control panel
Who it's for
Small households, RVs, home bars or offices that want ice on demand without waiting on a built-in freezer maker. Not a fit for anyone needing ice that holds solid for hours without transfer to a freezer.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Positive reviews describe it as a solid stand-in for a broken built-in fridge ice maker, quiet enough to compare to a dishwasher, and easy to clean thanks to the self-clean cycle. Complaints center on a full-basket sensor that can be fooled by lopsided piles, thin, quickly melting large cubes for at least one buyer, and a unit that stopped freezing water after about three months with a difficult replacement process.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces ice in about 7 minutes per batch
- Self-cleaning cycle simplifies upkeep
- Two selectable cube sizes
- Compact enough for small counters or RVs
Specifications
| Brand | Igloo |
|---|---|
| Model | IGLICEBSC26SS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.1 × 12.6 × 11.8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 26 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 120 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Ice maker; ice scoop |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Ice Production per Day | 26 Pounds |
| Part Number | IGLICEBSC26SS |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igloo Automatic Ice MakerThis product | 3.9 / 5 | 1,400 | 4.0 / 5 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice MakerFrigidaire | 4.4 / 5 | 16,910 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker CountertopEUHOMY | 4.4 / 5 | 4,660 | 4.3 / 5 |
| GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice MakersGoveeLife | 4.3 / 5 | 2,199 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Deco Rapid Portable Automatic Electric Countertop Ice MakerDeco Gear | 4.4 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Igloo IGLICEBSC26SS
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this ice maker keep ice frozen like a freezer?
No, reviewers note the ice is not held at freezer temperature and will melt within a few hours if left in the basket, so moving it to a freezer or cooler works better.
How much ice can it make in a day?
Up to 26 lbs in 24 hours, in cycles of 9 small or large cubes roughly every 7 minutes.
Is it loud?
One reviewer describes it as no louder than a dishwasher during operation.